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[Frozenprince]

Dave has destroyed the red sox farm in less than a year lol. That takes a concerted effort.

 

[BFIB]

Ugh. I really miss having MLB Network.

 

[Malo]

Dave has destroyed the red sox farm in less than a year lol. That takes a concerted effort.

He traded away 4 of their top ten today alone lol

 

[jbug617]

Dombrowski said Hahn called him on Friday and told him he no longer needed Benintendi or Betts to get a deal done.

 

[Frozenprince]

The reason the Red Sox still had Basabe for this deal is perhaps the funniest thing to have ever happened in baseball.

There are 2 Luis Basabes in baseball, they were both signed by the Red Sox, and they're twins. Luis Alexander Basabe is a serious prospect. Luis Alejandro Basabe isn't.

In July, the DBacks traded Brad Ziegler to the Red Sox for a package around Alejandro. It was widely speculated to the point that it's basically proven true based on how blatantly Red Sox friendly the deal was, and the asking price on Ziegler from other teams, that the DBacks got the 2 Basabes confused and thought they were getting Alexander. Oops.

 

[Chase17]

so... I wonder who the red sox have be their opening day starter now.

Clay of course

 

[Beckx]

with the Nats already 0-2 i hope NH smells the blood in the water

 

[BFIB]

with the Nats already 0-2 i hope NH smells the blood in the water

No one wants to play for the Nats.












Or the Cards apparently.

 

[jbug617]

White Sox wanted Turner

Trea Turner was deal breaker for nats, understandably. Offered giolito, robles and more for Sale. So very good offer.

 

[Silver Arrows]

The reason the Red Sox still had Basabe for this deal is perhaps the funniest thing to have ever happened in baseball.

There are 2 Luis Basabes in baseball, they were both signed by the Red Sox, and they're twins. Luis Alexander Basabe is a serious prospect. Luis Alejandro Basabe isn't.

In July, the DBacks traded Brad Ziegler to the Red Sox for a package around Alejandro. It was widely speculated to the point that it's basically proven true based on how blatantly Red Sox friendly the deal was, and the asking price on Ziegler from other teams, that the DBacks got the 2 Basabes confused and thought they were getting Alexander. Oops.

Lesson of the day: DO YOUR FUCKING HOMEWORK WHEN IT COMES TO TRADES

 

[CosmicQueso]

The reason the Red Sox still had Basabe for this deal is perhaps the funniest thing to have ever happened in baseball.

There are 2 Luis Basabes in baseball, they were both signed by the Red Sox, and they're twins. Luis Alexander Basabe is a serious prospect. Luis Alejandro Basabe isn't.

In July, the DBacks traded Brad Ziegler to the Red Sox for a package around Alejandro. It was widely speculated to the point that it's basically proven true based on how blatantly Red Sox friendly the deal was, and the asking price on Ziegler from other teams, that the DBacks got the 2 Basabes confused and thought they were getting Alexander. Oops.

This is the most Diamondback story that could have ever been written.

 

[Chris R]

Paxton, Diaz, O'Neill and another player

For McCutchen?

Plz

 

[bumclot]

Dombrowski said Hahn called him on Friday and told him he no longer needed Benintendi or Betts to get a deal done.

That was stupid. No prospect is a sure thing and the White Sox had a proven ace in Sale. They definitely should have gone after some established MLB-level talent.

 

[Frozenprince]

That was stupid. No prospect is a sure thing and the White Sox had a proven ace in Sale. They definitely should have gone after some established MLB-level talent.

Greatly dislike this argument.

Prospects have value, Moancada, Kopech, Basabes and a flyer is good value for a guy like Sale who's velo has dropped every year (intentional by his coaching staff of not) and with an elbow injury waiting to happen.

It was equitable value. Asking for a guy like Betts in return for him is basically a 1/1 trade.

 

[Friggz]

Bryan HochVerified account
‏@BryanHoch
The Yankees have made contract offers to both Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen

curious to know details.

 

[Malo]

The reason the Red Sox still had Basabe for this deal is perhaps the funniest thing to have ever happened in baseball.

There are 2 Luis Basabes in baseball, they were both signed by the Red Sox, and they're twins. Luis Alexander Basabe is a serious prospect. Luis Alejandro Basabe isn't.

In July, the DBacks traded Brad Ziegler to the Red Sox for a package around Alejandro. It was widely speculated to the point that it's basically proven true based on how blatantly Red Sox friendly the deal was, and the asking price on Ziegler from other teams, that the DBacks got the 2 Basabes confused and thought they were getting Alexander. Oops.

Omg 😂

 

[harSon]

with the Nats already 0-2 i hope NH smells the blood in the water

We going to trade the Nats prospects for salary dumps :3?

 

[Beckx]

@adamdberry
Neal Huntington said Pirates could add two starters if they "make sense for us." Also, "comfortable adding nobody if it’s just not there."

we're winning 70 games this season. :/

 

[zroid]

maybe we should rebuild

 

[zulux21]

curious to know details.

chap is rumored to be in the 80 mil range, I imagine its 5 years 80 mil

 

[RBH]

Braves are re-signing Eric O'Flaherty, source tells SB Nation.

https://twitter.com/chriscotillo/status/806259749843046400



why

 

[jbug617]

Red Sox sign Mitch Moreland to a 1yr deal

 

[BFIB]

Mo: We have no movement on anything.

Awesome.

 

[harSon]

we're winning 70 games this season. :/

So we could add two starters if they're recently shit and are reclamatiom projects or approaching 40 and years removed from their glory days. Or we could do nothing.

 

[Silver Arrows]

So we could add two starters if they're recently shit and are reclamatiom projects or approaching 40 and years removed from their glory days. Or we could do nothing.

Gotta go the Pirates way*

*That being, be fucking cheap and make your fans go through hell

 

[darkside31337]

Red Sox sign Mitch Moreland to a 1yr deal

Honestly if hes their replacement to Ortiz then they're worse off right now than they were at the end of last season. Mitch Moreland sucks.

 

[Frozenprince]

Red Sox sign Mitch Moreland to a 1yr deal

Red Sox seemingly don't understand the notion of cogent team building.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

That was stupid. No prospect is a sure thing and the White Sox had a proven ace in Sale. They definitely should have gone after some established MLB-level talent.

Neither is any player. Sale could blow out his elbow tomorrow

 

[jbug617]

Honestly if hes their replacement to Ortiz then they're worse off right now than they were at the end of last season. Mitch Moreland sucks.

More likely they are going to move Hanley to DH. Moreland at 1st and Pablo at 3rd

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Red Sox seemingly don't understand the notion of cogent team building.

What? The Red Sox look really good for the foreseeable future. Sale/Price/Porcello/Pomeranz/Rodriguez in the rotation. Betts, Benintendi, and Bradley Jr in the outfield (new killer Bs?). Bogaerts and a still-good Pedroia up the middle?

Bullpen is a concern I guess. But man that team looks good. And a lot of these guys are good to be there for more than just a couple seasons.

 

[CygnusXS]

https://twitter.com/chriscotillo/status/806259749843046400



why

loool

 

[CygnusXS]

So we could add two starters if they're recently shit and are reclamatiom projects or approaching 40 and years removed from their glory days. Or we could do nothing.

We'll be happy to send you both Dickey and Colon come June. Just wait it out.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

When will the Braves re-sign Kelly Johnson just to trade him to the Mets in July again?

 

[17 Seconds]

great return for the chisox, but i also kind of like it for boston. dombrowski loves trading away top prospects more than anyone, but he's pretty good at it.

 

[JoseDFrog]

curious to know details.

Let's do this! Get both and put Betances on the block.

 

[GK86]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal
#Rockies also considered strong suitor for Trumbo, along with #Orioles. Multitude of available options at 1B, including Encarnacion.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal
Per @harding_at_mlb, #Rockies already talking to #WhiteSox about Abreu. Frazier, as potential FA, would come at lower acquisition cost.

Anthony DiComo ‏@AnthonyDiComo
Terry Collins said he envisions playing David Wright as often as four out of every five games. That's 130 total, if he stays healthy.

 

[Malo]

Let's do this! Get both and put Betances on the block.

Give us all the prospects.

 

[17 Seconds]

Red Sox seemingly don't understand the notion of cogent team building.

the red sox are stacked

 

[Malvingt2]

so who is going to try to stop DR in WBC? ah??

cant wait...

also Sales trade.... insane lol

 

[GK86]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Interesting development; Jays met with Jose Bautista today and are back in talks with him

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Orioles prefer to keep draft, too, but to explain why Bautista doesn't fit, they told JB camp: O's fans just don't like him

 

[RBH]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Interesting development; Jays met with Jose Bautista today and are back in talks with him

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Orioles prefer to keep draft, too, but to explain why Bautista doesn't fit, they told JB camp: O's fans just don't like him

lmao

 

[CosmicQueso]

O's fans just don't like him

Well, not worth signing a guy if it doesn't help sell tickets. Good for the O's.

 

[PROh1bited]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Interesting development; Jays met with Jose Bautista today and are back in talks with him

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Orioles prefer to keep draft, too, but to explain why Bautista doesn't fit, they told JB camp: O's fans just don't like him

Burn

 

[Mortemis]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Interesting development; Jays met with Jose Bautista today and are back in talks with him

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
Orioles prefer to keep draft, too, but to explain why Bautista doesn't fit, they told JB camp: O's fans just don't like him

lmao

 

[Beckx]

Brandon Laird (former Yankee minor leaguer, now Fighters' 3B, led NPB in HRs last year including some massive ones in the postseason) may play for Mexico in WBC.

He's become hugely popular in Hokkaido since 2015, "Mr Sushi" with a trademark sushi chopping motion as he heads toward third base after hitting a homer.

 

[jbug617]

Ortiz thinking of coming back?

 

[zulux21]

Ortiz thinking of coming back?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzCQWraWQAAIvh4.jpg[img][/QUOTE]

I feel like it would be a requirement for him to give something back to every team that gave him something on his farewell tour if he comes back.

he won't be back though, he ended on a high note and knows for a fact that there is no way in hell he will have nearly as good of a season as last one to end on.

end on a high note.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I'd be cool with Ortiz coming back in 2017. If anything, it may get people to stop these "retirement tours".

 

[jbug617]

Cubs close to a deal for Wade Davis
A's trying to trade for Dyson

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Hmm wonder who we would give up.